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After tasting a strange berry, a boy shrinks to insect size and searches a tiny world for objects, raspberries, and a way home.
Released 03 Jul 2018
Explore a Tiny World
Hunt for Hidden Objects
Collect Raspberries
Varenje is a cute colorful adventure with a number of puzzles and mini-games made by artists for anyone that considers games to be an art.
Developed by Play Cute · Published by JoyBits Ltd.






During a summer at a cottage, a boy tastes an unfamiliar berry and suddenly becomes tiny. He explores a miniature world inhabited by insects and other creatures, looking for a way to return to normal size.
The adventure centers on examining illustrated scenes, finding hidden objects, collecting useful items, and using them to solve problems. Raspberries are part of the journey toward making a remedy with his grandmother's jam.
Puzzles and mini-games break up the searching and item-based interactions. Progress comes from exploring locations, working out what objects are for, and completing the challenges that lead onward.
Players who enjoy Varenje often point to its detailed, colorful artwork and the appeal of exploring familiar surroundings from a tiny perspective. Some also like its relaxed pace and mix of object searches, puzzles, and mini-games. Criticism often focuses on small objects that are hard to spot, puzzles with unclear instructions, and a story some find confusing; several reviewers also describe the experience as short or note that later chapters require a separate purchase.




| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 26 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |